The latest EastEnders spoilers have sparked chilling theories among fans, with many convinced that there will be a brutal killing in Walford this Christmas. The victim? Troublemaking teenager Joel Marshall, played by Max Murray.

In recent episodes, Joel’s behavior has become increasingly vile, causing tension and concern among the residents of Albert Square. His actions have included verbal attacks on Kat Moon (Jessie Wallace) and Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner), while his father, Ross (Alex Walkinshaw), has discovered disturbing content on Joel’s laptop—voyeuristic footage of women in changing rooms. Ross’s fury reached a boiling point, culminating in him calling Joel a “disgusting little pervert.”

Adding to the drama, Joel’s troubled past includes sexually assaulting a woman on the Tube, as well as persuading Tommy Moon (Sonny Kendall) to watch adult content. And, in a twist of fate, Joel is unaware that Avani (Aaliyah James) is pregnant with his child, leading many fans to predict a violent and potentially deadly fallout with her father, Ravi (Aaron Thiara).

As fans continue to watch Joel spiral out of control, many have taken to Reddit to discuss his fate, with some speculating that the young troublemaker will meet a grim end during the festive season. One fan even predicted: “Coffin at Christmas,” while others suggested that the possible culprit could be Tommy Moon—either accidentally or on purpose—leading to a shocking murder in the Slater family’s storyline.

With the return of Zoe Slater and the increasing tension around Kat running the pub, fans are eagerly awaiting the Christmas episodes, which are sure to bring explosive drama. Could Tommy be the one to end Joel’s reign of terror? Only time will tell, but it seems likely that this holiday season, Walford will be dealing with more than just festive cheer.